Securin Releases Groundbreaking Report on Threats to Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Friday, December 27, 2024
Securin identifies the top threat actors targeting Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology, pinpoints the specific sectors they target, and exposes the critical vulnerabilities they exploit to launch attacks.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Securin, a leader in proactive cybersecurity solutions and continuous threat monitoring, has released its Critical Infrastructure Overview 2024 report. This comprehensive analysis, examining over 1,700 attacks on critical infrastructure, sheds light on the vulnerabilities plaguing vital industries, including manufacturing, energy, water, and healthcare at a time when cyberattacks on these sectors are escalating at an alarming rate.
Critical infrastructure, as defined by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), includes systems and assets so vital to the United States that their incapacitation would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, public health, or safety. As the report highlights, these sectors are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors, making it a collective priority for private and public enterprises to address.
The top takeaways from this report include:
-- The Most Vulnerable Sectors: The report identifies manufacturing, water
and wastewater utilities, energy, and healthcare as the most vulnerable
critical infrastructure sectors, collectively accounting for the
majority of targeted attacks. These sectors face escalating risks due to
a mix of legacy systems, misconfigurations, and a growing attack
surface.
-- Attack Vectors: Vulnerability and misconfiguration exploits remain the
leading attack vector (30%), followed by compromised credentials (22.8%)
and spearphishing via links or attachments (19%). Threat actors are
exploiting legacy systems and poor security hygiene to gain entry into
critical systems.
-- Threat Actors: Nation-state actors from countries such as Iran and
Russia are among the leading attackers targeting critical
infrastructure. Ransomware groups like Sandworm and BlackCat have
exploited outdated software and unpatched vulnerabilities, often
leveraging geopolitical tensions to focus their efforts on critical
sectors.
-- Common Vulnerabilities and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWEs): The
report identifies Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79), Exposure of Sensitive
Information (CWE-200), and SQL Injection (CWE-89) as persistent
vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure systems. These weaknesses
highlight the need for secure by design software development practices
and rigorous patch management.
As the stakes for critical infrastructure grow higher, Securin emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to defend against the evolving cyber threat landscape. The Critical Infrastructure Overview 2024 report provides actionable insights and best practices for organizations to strengthen their security posture. Collaboration across industries, governments, and cybersecurity leaders is essential to safeguard these vital sectors.
"The relentless targeting of our nation's critical infrastructure by threat actors demands urgent action," said Ram Movva, CEO of Securin. "Understanding who these attackers are and how they operate is crucial to closing the gaps in our defenses. Through the hard work of our research and analyst team, we cast a much-needed light on a growing national security issue and provide guidance in enacting security measures that exceed the scale and complexity of these threats. With the right collaboration and decisive action, I am confident we can protect the systems that underpin our society and ensure a more secure future."
Download the full report today to better understand the challenges ahead and join the effort to secure the foundations of our infrastructure, or visit: Securin.io.
About Securin
At Securin, we empower teams and organizations to minimize their business risk with our comprehensive range of offensive cybersecurity solutions. These solutions are carefully crafted to be intuitive, adaptable, and scalable, catering to organizations of all sizes in today's ever-changing digital landscape. Securin's human-augmented intelligence approach to cybersecurity empowers organizations to thrive by proactively addressing emerging threats and uncertainties, ensuring their security.
For more information, please visit Securin.io.
Media Contact
Gabrielle DiMarco, Touchdown PR, (512)-599-4015, securin@touchdownpr.com, https://www.touchdownpr.com/
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